08 Sep 1978
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1978
Page
1
A U.S. District Judge Edward J. McManus considers a Cedar Rapids Uranium matter. The story notes a decade long lake concept and a Iowa community wary of unitization as a lifestyle issue. The article appears on pages 7A and 5A.
A Marine accused of murdering a former Iowa woman seeks to have the case dismissed as the judge on duty rules on the motion. The ruling impacts proceedings on Page 4A.
Mercy Hospital will host classes designed by an Australian husband and wife who are physicians, aimed at couples. The program appears in the newspaper’s pages and is described as practical guidance from medical professionals.
A review of the summer film season highlights popular successes and notable flops. Critics call out standout performances, crowd pleasing blockbusters, and films that underperformed at the box office, with comments on directing, scripts, and marketing impact.
A Cedar Rapids couple left secure employment to start anew, pursuing a different life in 1978. The piece references Joseph Newton who moved to England 52 years ago and helped bring national notice to a Cedar Rapids church. A Winneshiek County veterinarian embraces a minimalist life with frugal furnishings.
Weather brief notes partly cloudy through Saturday with a low in the mid to upper sixties and a high in the 90s. Also lists sections like Local A B Bridge Marion Campaign Movies Comics and other items with page references. The page carries column heads and a copyright notice.
Wholesale prices fell 0.1 percent in August signaling moderating inflation after a year of sharp gains. Food costs dropped 1.5 percent with strong declines in poultry, fruits, vegetables, and eggs while non food items rose 0.4 percent.
Iranian troops opened fire on anti shah protesters in Tehran and nearby cities during martial law. Eyewitnesses say as many as 250 people died and scores were wounded as helicopters enforced orders and residents were trapped in their homes.
United Press International reports Israeli Prime Minister Begin proposes a settlement moratorium and new self rule ideas while Egyptian and Israeli officials signal progress at Camp David. Discussions focus on direct Palestinian elections, withdrawal of Israeli police from West Bank and Gaza, and halting new settlements as talks continue through the weekend.
Witnesses before the House Assassinations Committee examine whether a single bullet could account for Kennedy and Connally wounds and the Warren Commission’s three shots from the Texas School Book Depository. Neutron activation tests and missing brain details add to the controversy.
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